What are Lymphnodes in the lungs?? The dr saw this on my moms catscan and I am worried.?

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THANKS

Answer 1

If you suspect Lymphoma, check this site for info:
http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/hm_lls
Best wishes

Answer 2

Lymph nodes are all over your body, in general, and there are plenty in the lung. They serve a very important function in that they are one of the first stops in your immune system. When you're sick, you can often feel enlarged lymph nodes in the area you are sick...ie when you have a head cold you have enlarged lymph nodes in your neck. The same would be true for the lung....if you have an infection in your lung the lymph nodes can be big.

Cancer can also get in the lymph nodes. The way they end up there is essentially the same as how infection gets there, but when a cancer cell get there it can grow without much control. Doctors usually worry about lymphnodes if they are > 1.5 cm in size or are unusual by appearance on CT scans.

Most of the time big lymphnodes don't mean anything aside from your immune system is doing it's job.

Answer 3

You have lymp nodes around your lungs, they basically are in the chest area, under arms, neck, groin. They can be swollen due to an infection. If you have concerns go with your mother to the doctors if she will let you. The not knowing is the worse. Once you start meeting with doctors and get some education you will feel better. If she is sick they will tell you how they plan to treat her. If you are not comfortable with what the doctor tells you see other doctor for a second opinion. It is very important to stay positive if at all possible.

Answer 4

Please see the web page for more details on Lymph nodes, Lung cancer and Cancer staging.
Lung carcinoma is a malignant lung tumor usually categorized as small cell or non–small cell. Cigarette smoking is the major risk factor for most types. Symptoms include cough, chest discomfort, and, less commonly, hemoptysis, but many patients are asymptomatic and some present with metastatic disease. Diagnosis is suspected by chest x-ray or CT scan and confirmed by biopsy. Treatment is with surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation therapy. Despite advances in treatment, the prognosis is poor, and attention is focused on early detection and prevention.
Lung cancer Stage II indicates affected lymph nodes on only one side of the diaphragm, whereas Stage III indicates affected lymph nodes above and below the diaphragm.
Please note that I am not a medical professional. So please consult your doctor.

Answer 5

lymphnodes aren't in the lungs- it's a concern when lymphnodes are swollen. Lymphnodes AREN'T all over your body, they're on just bellow your jawline on either side of your throat, and near your pelvies on either side.

Answer 6

Not sure of your question. Lymph nodes are all over your body. They filter stuff out and can sometimes have cancer in them. You may want to ask your mom for more information if you are worried. Or ask her to have the doctor to explain it to you too.
This site has a little info on the lungs and lymph nodes:

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2961

Answer 7

your lymph nodes will be swollen if you have a lung infection. On my ct they were swollen an they stated how big est. this does not mean you have cancer I had a PET scan and I have no cancer in any part of my body. talk to your mom she knows what they mean on her ct scan. have her explain it to you what the Dr has told her about them

Answer 8

as much as i wish i could help you feel less worried, i truly think that you should only get important information like this from your mom or her doctor. the community here may or may not have accurate information, and bad info could do you much more harm than the delicate conversation with your mom would.